For 36 years now, we have been encouraging young people to get involved in technology and IT, awakening their interest in careers in engineering and the MINT subjects (mathematics, IT, science and technology) and putting them in direct contact with apprentices, students, professionals and experts. We also use a variety of activities to raise awareness among the public about the importance of technology and IT in business, society and the environment, and we clarify what careers within these fields look like.
In addition to promoting young talent, we also promote dialogue between sectors and offer our members exclusive opportunities for networking through a wide range of event formats. Furthermore, we provide our expertise whenever we can, we advise you on what to do if you want to organise activities within your company for schoolchildren and students, and we put you in contact with the right university.
numerous consultations and MINT days through our
MINT service centre
key partnerships with a host of different organisations
Promoting young talent is something we are passionate about. Opening doors to unknown worlds for young people, giving them new insights, and showing them unconsidered career and study pathways: we firmly believe that being in direct contact with young people as part of our numerous projects is truly worthwhile.
But promoting young talent is not a solo endeavour – it is only possible through collaboration with our member companies and other enterprises, universities (including universities of applied sciences), other educational institutions and numerous advisors and workshop leaders. We want to take this opportunity to thank all those involved who work alongside us to promote young talent.
IngCH’s largest project is its Technology and IT Weeks. These events give pupils the opportunity to learn more about companies, universities and research institutes, and to look more carefully at their options for study. Workshops also teach these young people how to think like engineers and work intensively on a project.
With Meitli Technology Days, we give girls in the process of choosing their career the opportunity to learn more about careers in technical fields. In the financial year 2022/2023, Meitli Technology Days broke a new record with 12 open days at six companies. During the one- and two-day programmes, 230 girls got a taste of what technology is all about.
Schools that need support in MINT-related matters can turn to us for straightforward assistance. Through the MINT service centre, we find the right solution for these schools, whether it is a MINT day at the school itself or a visit to a university or company. In each case, we consider the specific and individual needs of the institution seeking support.
Achtung Technik Los! is a project that encourages young talent at secondary level I to consider careers in technology and IT. The project is aimed at pupils who are in the process of choosing their careers. Through interactive workshops and career information posts on the various careers available, young people can see how exciting and varied the vocational training in these sectors can be.
The ETH Industry Dialogue on the Future is organised annually by IngCH in close cooperation with EPFL and ETH Zurich. The Advisory Board, which is chaired by the ETH Zurich President Joël Mesot, decides which topic the dialogue is dedicated to. The event sees industry decision-makers discussing the topics of the day with professors from ETH Zurich and EPFL.
The 20th ETH Industry Dialogue on the Future on the topic of ‘The Net Zero Emissions Challenge’ was held at the Nestlé Research Center in Lausanne on 2 December 2022. The some 120 participants were able to look back on a successful and in-depth collaboration. We would like to thank Nestlé for hosting the event in 2022!
The next ETH Industry Dialogue on the Future will be held at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue on 24 November 2023 and will look at the opportunities and challenges presented by the circular economy.
Twice a year, IngCH members meet to hear from the Executive Board and agency about the association’s activities and to exchange ideas. Following two postponements due to the pandemic, the General Meeting was finally held at Sonova in Stäfa in August. Our members learned about the complexity of hearing and of hearing aids. In March 2023, SBB invited us to visit the construction site that forms part of the ‘Zukunft Bahnhof Bern’ project. The scale and complexity of the construction project made a lasting impact on us.
Our new IngCH Round Tables event format was launched in spring 2023. The idea behind these round tables is to provide an opportunity for leading representatives of our member companies to discuss a current topic in an informal manner. The first round table was held on 16 March at IBM in cooperation with Siemens and focused on the skilled worker shortage. The participants appreciated being able to discuss the topic face-to-face and in an open manner.
At MAN Energy Solutions in Zurich in October 2022, around 30 job, study and career advisors learned more about the changes within careers in industry. The training focused on sustainability and service. In addition to presentations on the subject matter, participants were able to ask questions and discuss the topics. They also gained exclusive insights into MAN Energy Solutions’ production.
On our website (www.ingch.ch), you can find a host of information about us, our activities, our projects and our members. In our integrated interactive studies dashboard, you can also find figures on the latest developments and trends at universities, including universities of applied sciences. You can also keep up to date on our activities through LinkedIn and our newsletter – follow us and subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
IngFLASH is our online magazine where we regularly publish fascinating articles from the world of technology and science, including opinion pieces and interviews with employees from our member companies.
We collaborate with a large number of players who pursue common objectives. These include:
In the past financial year, we also supported the Informatiktage in Zurich and Engineers’ Day.
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Representatives from different sectors strategically manage the association with the President – many of them having done so for many years. The dialogue with and input from the Board members are extremely valued by the agency.
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IngCH Engineers Shape our Future is supported by 27 companies from a wide range of industries, thus demonstrating that engineering expertise plays a key role in competitiveness in all parts of the economy.
IngCH Engineers Shape our Future receives both financial and other support from important Swiss institutions.
ETH Zurich relies on talented and committed students. With its projects, IngCH makes a valuable contribution to bringing young people closer to the diverse opportunities offered by MINT professions. This helps us to attract new talent in Switzerland to study engineering.
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